The article reports, “In America, an alarming number of young people experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse as part of a controlling or violent dating relationship. The consequences of dating violence — spanning impaired development to physical harm — pose a threat to the health and well-being of teens across our Nation, and it is essential we come together to break the cycle of violence that burdens too many of our sons and daughters. This month, we recommit to providing critical support and services for victims of dating violence and empowering teens with the tools to cultivate healthy, respectful relationships.”

Help choose the winner of the DVAM YouTube Challenge, Supporting Children and Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence and their Abused Parents, sponsored by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Program. Voting starts on November 15th and ends on November 30th.

This new Special Collection developed by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center offers a historical and cultural context of Native peoples in the United States, explores Native communities’ experiences of violence, oppression, justice, and resilience, and provides access to tribal advocacy resources.

Designed in collaboration with the National Council of Teachers of English, Lessons from Literature extends and enriches existing the core literature curriculum while raising student’s awareness of relationship abuse.